Birth Control Implant
A birth control implant is a plastic rod 4 cm long and 2 mm wide that goes under the skin on your arm. This pamphlet outlines things to know about the implant.
A birth control implant is a plastic rod 4 cm long and 2 mm wide that goes under the skin on your arm. This pamphlet outlines things to know about the implant.
Sugammadex (Bridion®) is a medication that helps you recover faster from the muscle relaxant used during your surgery. This pamphlet explains how this medication affects how well birth control medications work. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The birth control patch is a patch that you place on your skin once a week to prevent pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how the patch works, how well it works, pros and cons, possible side effects, who should not use it, how to use it, what can make it less effective, and where to put it on your body. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy by stopping you from ovulating, thickening the mucus made by your cervix, and changing the lining of your uterus. This pamphlet explains how well the pill works, when it starts working, pros and cons, how to take it, what can change how well it works, instructions for missed pills, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump.
This pamphlet describes why you were referred for a colposcopy test, what will happen during and after the appointment, including next steps based on test results.
A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.
Prostin® is a medicated gel containing a medication called dinoprostone (prostaglandin E2). It softens the cervix to get it ready for labour. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Prostin®. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Guidelines for cervical screening are explained including who should be screened and how often.
Si votre bébé est né par césarienne, vous pouvez quand même accoucher de votre prochain bébé par voie vaginale. On parle alors d’épreuve du travail après césarienne (EDTAC) ou d’accouchement vaginal après césarienne (AVAC). Ce dépliant présente ce qui favorise la sécurité et la réussite d’un AVAC, ainsi que les avantages et les risques d’un AVAC. This pamphlet is also available in English.